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2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension problems

52 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
52
of this car's complaints
34%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mazda CX-7 suspension problems in other years

200720082009201020112012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 18

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported August 11, 2016 · 190,102 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.

Recall number 16V593000 · Recall details

What 2010 Mazda CX-7 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Airbags, Suspension · TN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v018000 (air bags). The contact called the manufacturer more than twice and confirmed that the part was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted because the manufacturer had not provided the part for the repair. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted for a referral for an authorized dealer to schedule the two recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · LA

As required of the recall, I went to paretti mazda to for the replacement of front lower controls arms on march 14, 2018. As per the recall notification and replacement of parts received from the federal safety agency indicating the mazda dealer will replace both the left and right front lower arms free of charge and that a rental car would be provided; however, at the completion of the replacement. Paretti mazda charged me $65 for the repair.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Suspension · NY

Recall was reported oct 2016 my wife and family have been driving at risk for 5 months and its going to be another 3 weeks to fix this is unacceptable. What is mazda going to do to compensate for this.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 40,000 miles · UT

The federal safety agency recall number 16v‑593. My car makes a rattle when I step on the brakes. When it is wet outside my brakes make a different noise until they dry out. Mazda said it wasn't a problem. Another business I go to said it's probably the rocker arms that need replacement.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Suspension · OH

For 2 years a recall has been in effect for replacing ball joints on this model. After talking to the dealer on 2 different occasions , I have been told that they are waiting on the parts. On dec. 13 2017 I was told I would be contacted within 30 days by mazda for scheduling this work. But still no response.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Suspension · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda cx-7. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bob king mazda (1545 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 714-3177) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Suspension · OH

A fix for this recall 9716h has still not been resolved. Corrosive ball joint.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · NJ

1) we received notification of the recall when we purchased the used vehicle on 7/8/2017. The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. The safety risk associated with this recall is the vehicle may experience significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · MO

The airbag light has been on for past year. The dealership said they can make it turn off but I'm assuming since the light is on my airbag is disabled and won't work when and if it needs to.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Suspension · OH

There has been a recall for the control arms for a while now and the dealer has no fix for them.. So im paying 367$ a month for a car that I cannont drive because it is not safe.

Questions about the 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension

Does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V593000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mazda CX-7 have bad suspension?

The Mazda CX-7 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (59 complaints), 2010 (52 complaints) and 2011 (51 complaints).

Other 2010 Mazda CX-7 problems

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